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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.62, 1,966.25 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.62, 1,966.25 and 433.18 is: 649.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.62 : 1,966.25 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.62/1,966.25 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.62x = 1,966.25 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.62x = 851,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,730.34/1,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.87

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